Finding the Third Proportional to 62,532 and 97,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,532 and 97,002 is: 150,473.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,532 : 97,002 = 97,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,532/97,002 = 97,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,532x = 97,002 × 97,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,532x = 9,409,388,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,409,388,004/62,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,473.17
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